November 2013 - EconGradStudentAlumni - University of Manitoba Mailing Lists

FW: [econ-faculty] FW: SRDC Recruitment Notice / Avis de recrutement de la SRSA
by Betty McGregor 29 Nov '13

29 Nov '13

Betty McGregor Administrative Assistant Department of Economics Room 504 Fletcher Argue Building University of Manitoba Ph. 204 474 6240 Betty.Mcgregor(a)ad.umanitoba.ca From: econ-faculty-bounces(a)lists.umanitoba.ca [mailto:econ-faculty-bounces@lists.umanitoba.ca] On Behalf Of Wayne Simpson Sent: Friday, November 29, 2013 1:54 PM To: econ-grad(a)cc.umanitoba.ca; econ-faculty(a)cc.umanitoba.ca Subject: [econ-faculty] FW: SRDC Recruitment Notice / Avis de recrutement de la SRSA Job openings at SRDC. Wayne Simpson, Professor Department of Economics University of Manitoba Winnipeg MB R3T 5V5 CANADA Tel: 204-474-6174 Web: http://home.cc.umanitoba.ca/~simpson/ ________________________________ From: SRDC | SRSA [info(a)srdc.org] Sent: November 29, 2013 10:30 AM To: Wayne Simpson Subject: SRDC Recruitment Notice / Avis de recrutement de la SRSA [SRDC/SRSA]<http://www.bettermail.ca/ct/1239/876177/375258581/1652261cfcb4c41b17f50cc88…> Sign up<http://www.bettermail.ca/ct/1239/876177/375258583/1652261cfcb4c41b17f50cc88…> | Abonnez-vous<http://www.bettermail.ca/ct/1239/876177/375258585/1652261cfcb4c41b17f50cc88…> [http://www.srdc.org/media/emails/media/tmp_btn_email.gif]<mailto:info@srdc.org> [http://www.srdc.org/media/emails/media/tmp_btn_twitter.gif] <http://www.bettermail.ca/ct/1239/876177/375258587/1652261cfcb4c41b17f50cc88…> [http://www.srdc.org/media/emails/media/tmp_btn_facebook.gif] <http://www.bettermail.ca/ct/1239/876177/375258589/1652261cfcb4c41b17f50cc88…> [SRDC Announcement/Announce de la SRSA] Pour la version française, veuillez cliquer ici. November 29, 2013 Three new research positions in population and public health, health policy, and health care services The Social Research and Demonstration Corporation (SRDC) is a non-profit organization and a pioneer in the use of social experiments in Canada. Since 1991, we have been building a base of knowledge and experience about what works in social policy and we are recognized across Canada and internationally as a leader in the design, implementation, operation, and evaluation of demonstration projects. SRDC undertakes these projects and other forms of policy research and evaluation in partnership with decision-makers and program practitioners. We are currently seeking to fill the following positions: · A dynamic and experienced project manager to develop and manage demonstration projects and program evaluations in the areas of population and public health, health policy, and health care service delivery. The successful candidate would ideally be located in our Vancouver office, but SRDC’s Ottawa or Toronto offices could also be considered as potential locations. Click here <http://www.bettermail.ca/ct/1239/876177/375258591/1652261cfcb4c41b17f50cc88…> for more information on this job offer. · Up to two researchers/evaluators for our Vancouver and Toronto offices to work on health-related research projects and evaluations of health and immigration programs. Click here <http://www.bettermail.ca/ct/1239/876177/375258593/1652261cfcb4c41b17f50cc88…> for more information on this job offer. ________________________________ 29 novembre 2013 Trois nouveaux postes dans le domaine de la recherche en santé publique, en santé de la population, en politiques de la santé et en services de soins de santé La Société de recherche sociale appliquée (SRSA) est un organisme à but non lucratif et un pionnier dans l’utilisation d’expérimentations sociales au Canada. Depuis 1991, la SRSA construit une base de connaissances et d’expérience pour découvrir les approches efficaces en matière de politique sociale. Notre expérience et notre expertise dans la conception, la mise en œuvre, l'exécution et l’évaluation de projets de démonstration sont reconnues à travers le Canada et à l’étranger. La SRSA entreprend ces projets et d’autres formes de recherche et évaluation de politiques en partenariat avec les décideurs et les intervenants des programmes. La SRSA cherche actuellement à combler les postes suivants : · Un(e) directeur(trice) de projet expérimenté(e) et dynamique pour élaborer et gérer des projets de démonstration et des évaluations de programmes dans les domaines de la santé publique, la santé de la population, les politiques de santé et la prestation de services de soins de santé. Idéalement, le candidat ou la candidate choisi(e) travaillerait à notre bureau de Vancouver, mais les bureaux de la SRSA situés à Ottawa et Toronto pourraient être un second choix éventuel. Cliquez ici <http://www.bettermail.ca/ct/1239/876177/375258595/1652261cfcb4c41b17f50cc88…> pour de plus amples renseignements sur cette offre d'emploi. · Un ou deux chercheurs/évaluateurs ou chercheures/évaluatrices pour travailler à ses bureaux de Vancouver et Toronto sur des projets de recherche dans le domaine de la santé et sur des évaluations de programmes de santé et d’immigration. Cliquez ici <http://www.bettermail.ca/ct/1239/876177/375258597/1652261cfcb4c41b17f50cc88…> pour de plus amples renseignements sur cette offre d'emploi. © 2013 SRDC-SRSA - All rights reserved / Tous droits réservés Forward to a friend<http://www.bettermail.ca/s2f/1239/74725/1652261cfcb4c41b17f50cc882639fce> | Facebook<http://www.facebook.com/SocialResearchAndDemonstrationCorporation> | Twitter<http://twitter.com/SRDC_SRSA> | LinkedIn<http://www.linkedin.com/company/804444> This message was sent to you by Social Research and Demonstration Corporation<http://www.srdc.org> 55 Murray Street Suite 400, Ottawa, ON, CA, K1N 5M3 You can change your communication preferences<http://www.bettermail.ca/p/1239/876177/1652261cfcb4c41b17f50cc882639fce> or you can unsubscribe<http://www.bettermail.ca/p/1239/876177/1652261cfcb4c41b17f50cc882639fce/2> from future mailings.

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*Reminder* Economics Brown Bag Seminar - Friday, November 29th *Room 136 Isbister This Week*
by Alan Nabess 28 Nov '13

28 Nov '13

Hello, Just a reminder that the brown bag seminar is tomorrow. Please see below. This week's Brown Bag Seminar is as follows: "One-Inflated Count Data" Speaker: Ryan Godwin University of Manitoba Seminar sponsored by: Department of Economics, University of Manitoba November 29th, 2013 136 Isbister Bldg. 2:30-3:30 pm For more information call: 474-9207 All are welcome to attend. Thanks, Alan Alan Nabess Office Assistant Department of Economics Room 501 Fletcher Argue Building University of Manitoba Ph. 204 474 9207 Alan.Nabess(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:Alan.Nabess@umanitoba.ca> --> Think Green. Keep it on the screen!

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Faculty Vacancy University of California, Riverside
by Betty McGregor 27 Nov '13

27 Nov '13

Please see attached. Betty McGregor Administrative Assistant Department of Economics Room 504 Fletcher Argue Building University of Manitoba Ph. 204 474 6240 Betty.Mcgregor(a)ad.umanitoba.ca -----Original Message----- From: kyocera(a)cc.umanitoba.ca [mailto:kyocera@cc.umanitoba.ca] Sent: Wednesday, November 27, 2013 12:27 PM To: Betty McGregor Subject: From 507 Fletcher Argue Copyroom The attached file is a scanned document that was scanned from room 507 Fletcher Argue Copyroom. Please do not respond to this email.

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FW: Tenure-track position St. Mary's University
by Betty McGregor 27 Nov '13

27 Nov '13

The Department of Economics at Saint Mary's University invites applications for a tenure track appointment at the Assistant Professor rank. Fields of interest include applied microeconomics, applied macroeconomics, economic development, and international trade and finance. Candidates with a demonstrated record in public policy-oriented research and teaching in these fields are especially encouraged to apply. The successful candidate will have completed, or be near completion of, a PhD in economics, and have excellent qualifications for research and teaching in our graduate and undergraduate programs. The appointment will commence July 1, 2014. Saint Mary's is a public university with over 7,000 students, offering a variety of undergraduate and graduate degrees. Our university is committed to serving the local, regional, national and international communities, and integrating such activity as part of the learning environment for undergraduate and graduate students. The Sobey School of Business at Saint Mary's University is a balanced teaching/research Faculty and is the largest business program in the Atlantic provinces. The Sobey School of Business offers AACSB accredited degrees at the undergraduate, masters and PhD levels. The Department of Economics consists of 12 full-time faculty members who deliver core courses to the Undergraduate and Graduate programs in the Sobey School of Business. The Department of Economics also delivers courses contributing to the majors in the Faculty of Arts. Academic calendars with program and course information are available at http://www.smu.ca/sitemap.html. Saint Mary's University is located in the historic port city of Halifax, Nova Scotia, a vibrant, urban community of over 350,000 people. Halifax is a major educational centre for Atlantic Canada and is home to five universities. It is conveniently located to recreational areas and to other major urban centres in Canada and the Northeastern United States. For information about the University and the Sobey School of Business please see our website at http://www.sobey.smu.ca. Although candidates of all nationalities are encouraged to apply, priority will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents (all applicants should clearly indicate their status as a Canadian citizen or permanent resident). Saint Mary's University is committed to the principles of employment equity. Applicants should submit an application package consisting of a letter of application, a curriculum vitae, a teaching dossier including evidence of teaching effectiveness, a sample of recent scholarly writing, graduate school transcripts, and names and contact information of three referees to: Dr. Atul A. Dar, Chairperson, Department of Economics, Saint Mary's University, Halifax, Nova Scotia, B3H 3C3. E-mailed applications will be accepted at economics(a)smu.ca. Consideration of applications will commence on February 1, 2014 and continue until the position is filled. Betty McGregor Administrative Assistant Department of Economics Room 504 Fletcher Argue Building University of Manitoba Ph. 204 474 6240 Betty.Mcgregor(a)ad.umanitoba.ca From: CEA Webmaster [mailto:noreply@economics.ca] Sent: Wednesday, November 27, 2013 11:31 AM To: Betty McGregor Subject: Tenure-track position Canadian Economics Association Association canadienne d'économique Mail for Department Chairs Department: University of Manitoba, Department of Economics Dear Pinaki Bose: You are receiving this e-mail message in your capacity as Chair of a Canadian Economics Department, an economics Division in a Business School, or an economics unit of a government department. The attached notice is sent to you with the request for posting and/or circulation within your Department. Please review the attached material and direct it to the appropriate people within your Department. Thank you kindly for your cooperation. This message has been sent or authorized by Atul Dar (e-mail: economics(a)smu.ca<mailto:economics@smu.ca>) on behalf of Saint Mary's U. The CEA does not review, approve, or endorse any material distributed through this mailing list. Senders are fully responsible for the content. If you have any questions about the content about the attached notice, please contact the sender (typically another Department Chair) directly. If you have technical questions or concerns about this e-mail, please contact the CEA Office. If you are no longer the Chair of your Department, or this e-mail reaches you in error, please notify the CEA Office. Sincerely, your CEA Team. CEA/CJE/CPP Office: C.P. 35006, 1221 Fleury Est, Montréal, QC, Canada H2C 3K4 Tel: +1-646-257-5906, Email: office(a)economics.ca<mailto:office@economics.ca> Sender: Atul Dar Address: economics(a)smu.ca<mailto:economics@smu.ca> Affiliation: Saint Mary's U Subject: Tenure-track position The Department of Economics at Saint Mary's University invites applications for a tenure track appointment at the Assistant Professor rank. Fields of interest include applied microeconomics, applied macroeconomics, economic development, and international trade and finance. Candidates with a demonstrated record in public policy-oriented research and teaching in these fields are especially encouraged to apply. The successful candidate will have completed, or be near completion of, a PhD in economics, and have excellent qualifications for research and teaching in our graduate and undergraduate programs. The appointment will commence July 1, 2014. Saint Mary's is a public university with over 7,000 students, offering a variety of undergraduate and graduate degrees. Our university is committed to serving the local, regional, national and international communities, and integrating such activity as part of the learning environment for undergraduate and graduate studen! ts. The Sobey School of Business at Saint Mary's University is a balanced teaching/research Faculty and is the largest business program in the Atlantic provinces. The Sobey School of Business offers AACSB accredited degrees at the undergraduate, masters and PhD levels. The Department of Economics consists of 12 full-time faculty members who deliver core courses to the Undergraduate and Graduate programs in the Sobey School of Business. The Department of Economics also delivers courses contributing to the majors in the Faculty of Arts. Academic calendars with program and course information are available at http://www.smu.ca/sitemap.html. Saint Mary's University is located in the historic port city of Halifax, Nova Scotia, a vibrant, urban community of over 350,000 people. Halifax is a major educational centre for Atlantic Canada and is home to five universities. It is conveniently located to recreational areas and to other major urban centres in Canada and the No! rtheastern United States. For information about the University! and the Sobey School of Business please see our website at http://www.sobey.smu.ca. Although candidates of all nationalities are encouraged to apply, priority will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents (all applicants should clearly indicate their status as a Canadian citizen or permanent resident). Saint Mary's University is committed to the principles of employment equity. Applicants should submit an application package consisting of a letter of application, a curriculum vitae, a teaching dossier including evidence of teaching effectiveness, a sample of recent scholarly writing, graduate school transcripts, and names and contact information of three referees to: Dr. Atul A. Dar, Chairperson, Department of Economics, Saint Mary's University, Halifax, Nova Scotia, B3H 3C3. E-mailed applications will be accepted at economics(a)smu.ca<mailto:economics@smu.ca>. Consideration of applications will commence on February 1, 2014 and continue until the position is filled.

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Two New Research Associate Faculty Positions- New Brunswick
by Betty McGregor 26 Nov '13

26 Nov '13

For your information. From: Jennifer Moorcraft [mailto:Jennifer.Moorcraft@unb.ca] Sent: Tuesday, November 26, 2013 10:14 AM Subject: FW: Two New Research Associate Faculty Positions Good afternoon, There are two new Research Associate positions currently being advertised for the Department of Economics at the University of New Brunswick that may be of interest to some of your recent grads or others. Feel free to distribute the postings amongst your colleagues. If you have any questions please contact Ted McDonald directly - tedmcdon(a)unb.ca<mailto:tedmcdon@unb.ca> Best, Jennifer Moorcraft Dept of Economics University of New Brunswick

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Economics Brown Bag Seminar - Friday, November 29th
by Alan Nabess 25 Nov '13

25 Nov '13

This week's Brown Bag Seminar is as follows: "One-Inflated Count Data" Speaker: Ryan Godwin University of Manitoba Seminar sponsored by: Department of Economics, University of Manitoba November 29th, 2013 136 Isbister Bldg. 2:30-3:30 pm For more information call: 474-9207 All are welcome to attend. Thanks, Alan Alan Nabess Office Assistant Department of Economics Room 501 Fletcher Argue Building University of Manitoba Ph. 204 474 9207 Alan.Nabess(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:Alan.Nabess@umanitoba.ca> --> Think Green. Keep it on the screen!

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*Reminder* Economics Seminar Series - Friday, November 22nd
by Alan Nabess 21 Nov '13

21 Nov '13

Hello, Just a reminder that the seminar is tomorrow. Please see below. This week's seminar is as follows: "Preventing Employee Departure: A Human Capital Model with Innovation" Speaker: Koray Sayili Queen's School of Business Seminar sponsored by: Department of Economics, University of Manitoba The Faculty of Arts Endowment Fund (UManitoba) November 22nd, 2013 409 Tier Bldg. 2:30-4:00 pm For more information call: 474-9207 Attached is copy of the paper being presented. All are welcome to attend. Thanks, Alan Alan Nabess Office Assistant Department of Economics Room 501 Fletcher Argue Building University of Manitoba Ph. 204 474 9207 Alan.Nabess(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:Alan.Nabess@umanitoba.ca> --> Think Green. Keep it on the screen!

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*Reminder* Economics Brown Bag Seminar - Thursday, November 21st
by Alan Nabess 20 Nov '13

20 Nov '13

Hello, Just a reminder that the Economics Brown Bag Seminar is tomorrow. Please see below. This week's Brown Bag Seminar is as follows: "Dynamics of R&D Expenditures under IPR's in Agriculture" (Mehdi Arzandeh) "The Influence of Unemployment Status on Health Outcome of Canada's Immigrant Population: Result from Canadian Community Health Survey, 2010" (Jing Han) Speakers: Mehdi Arzandeh, Jing Han University of Manitoba Seminar sponsored by: Department of Economics, University of Manitoba November 21st, 2013 409 Tier Bldg. 2:00-4:30 pm For more information call: 474-9207 Attached is a copy of the abstract for the paper that Jing Han will be presenting. All are welcome to attend. Thanks, Alan Alan Nabess Office Assistant Department of Economics Room 501 Fletcher Argue Building University of Manitoba Ph. 204 474 9207 Alan.Nabess(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:Alan.Nabess@umanitoba.ca> --> Think Green. Keep it on the screen!

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Informa Economics is hiring a Canadian Grain Market Analyst/Agribusiness Consulting Position for the Winnipeg office.
by Betty McGregor 19 Nov '13

19 Nov '13

From: Ferris, Chris [mailto:Chris.Ferris@informaecon.com] Sent: Tuesday, November 19, 2013 10:05 AM To: Ferris, Chris Subject: Informa Economics is hiring a Canadian Grain Market Analyst/Agribusiness Consulting Position for the Winnipeg office. Greetings, Informa Economics is hiring a Canadian Grain Market Analyst/Agribusiness Consultant for the Winnipeg office. I have attached the job opportunity description to this email. Please let your graduate students know about this opportunity. For consideration, qualified, highly-motivated and analytically-minded candidates are invited to e-mail a cover letter and resume to: careers(a)informaecon.com<mailto:careers@informaecon.com> and please indicate "Canadian Grain Market Analyst/Agribusiness Consulting Position" in the e-mail subject line. Best regards, Chris Chris Ferris Senior Grains Analyst, Canada Informa Economics Inc. 1200-191 Lombard Avenue | Winnipeg, MB R3B 0X1 Direct Line: 204.925.7072 | Fax: 204.925.7074 Email: chris.ferris(a)informaecon.com<mailto:chris.ferris@informaecon.com> http://www.informaecon.com/Canada Mission: "To Be a Vital Force in the Success of Agriculture, Food, Energy and Transportation Interests Around the World"

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